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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1970

Page

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Kennedy cousins testify inquest on Kopechne death delay

Gargan and Markham told the inquest they delayed reporting the fatal accident at Chappaquiddick because they expected Senator Edward Kennedy to report it. They also described urging Kennedy to contact police and learning later he had not done so.

Edgartown Mass Joseph F. Gargan Paul S. Markham Mary Jo Kopechne Edward M. Kennedy Garvan Markham Kennedy Tt Garvan Massachusetts Dee Dist Atty Edmund S Dinis Cartier Ain

Bitter cold blankets nation as power and fuel use surge

Record cold stretches across the Midwest and eastern United States force extreme energy use. Officials warn of natural gas pressure drops and emergency declarations while Texas experiences unseasonable cold with deaths linked to the weather and no major precipitation reported.

Aselance Journal News Nemies Weather Bureau Midwest Bejoss Western Mountains Arepabecbrins Georgia Arkansas Texas Howes Sr U.S Weather Bureau West Texas Air Terminal Hereford Andoon Maria Clovis Amante Dalhart

Infiltration Down as Tet Offensive Seen Unlikely

Washington officials said North Vietnamese infiltration of the South has fallen sharply, casting doubt on a Tet offensive this year. The State Department cited a 62 percent drop in 1969 and warned of readiness if hostile actions rise, while officials noted uncertainty about enemy plans and urged vigilance.

Associated Press Washington State Department

January draft lottery outcome remains unclear in 1970

ARTHUR EVERETT reports that January’s lottery based call under new rules offers no clear answer for eligible men. Officials say quotas and undeferred numbers drive who is drafted, with high sequence numbers still in doubt as the process continues.

Arthur Everett Associated Press January Federal Selective Service Oman

Funny Armed Robbery In San Antonio Turns On Dogs

Two gunmen robbed the Gateway Hotel in downtown San Antonio. A warning shot scared the second robber. the remaining bandit forced manager Ralph Jordan to open the safe. Hogan and clerk Luis Jimenez were separately called to open it, and cash and valuables were taken. A sergeant from Lackland AFB joined the scene before being driven away in a car.

San Antonio Gateway Ralph Jordan Jordan Willany Hogan Hogan Luis Jimenez Jimenez Claston Countys Lackland Air Force Base Thor Jimeney Hoszan

Prayer request for blessings and nation leaders

A brief prayer asking Heavenly Father to bless the sick aged and lonely and to bless the nation and its leaders. It asks for guidance for those serving in Vietnam and closes with Amen and a reader's appeal.

Vietnam

Man Escapes Blast Fire Destroys Spencers Garage

A man fled a blast at Spencers Garage at 1102 34th St as a car fire spread to an adjoining business. The blaze gutted the garage and damaged nearby rental storage while property owner Rudolph Madden reported extensive equipment losses and unknown damages.

Lane Arthur Avalanche Journal Mirrim Perlosettas Osoline Autocon Spencers 34Th St Michel Spencer YELL Mor Hutns Rudolph Madden BSP Edoan Ossames Balding Madden Madden Spencer S.id Madden S

Unloaded weapon found near body in Yablonski murder case

Clarksville Pa police frame details show an unloaded shotgun on a windowsill near Kenneth Yablonski and his wife and daughter dead in separate bedrooms. Investigators note shells under the body and an unloaded rifle on an upstairs bed, with no clear suspect or break-in, and suspect timing to late December.

Clarksville Joseph Yablonski Oto Homie State Pole Joseph Snyder United Mine Worker Margaret Kenneth Yablonski Charlotte Yablonskis

Lunar Origin Theories Hit By The Ancient Press

The article discusses three traditional lunar origin theories and notes scientific critique from experts. It mentions samples and evaporation ideas while referencing ongoing debate among astronomers and scientists in a periodical context.

Bush Predictions Stir Senate Race In State Capital

Reports from Washington indicate Bush faces a Senate seat contest with pressure from President Nixon and liberal Democrats. An Austin based figure, noted as a potential campaign companion from Houston, hints at Bush's second House term and possible party affiliations.

Hush Niven Austin Hoop Bush Houston

Jury Gets Breather as Testimony Concludes in Long Trial

Testimony wraps up in a prolonged case involving Maxey Plaza Building Corp and a bank dispute over foreclosed properties. Judge Moore earlier granted defense motions for instructed verdicts, eliminating conspiracy as an issue for the jury to decide. The trial centered on alleged bank squeezes after Maxey forged asset deals and a prior promise of a $1 million.

Watt Turpent Agaist Maxey Plaza Huilding Corp Jude Moore Ea?ier Maxes

Weather update for late day and vicinity

Variable high cloudiness and continued unseasonably cold today and tonight. Highs near a0 bas tonight in the upper fascns.

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